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Juvenile cataract

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001118


A type of cataract that is not apparent at birth but that arises in childhood or adolescence. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:399336001
  • UMLS:C0302254
comment

Juvenile cataracts are generally either hereditary (especially if bilateral) or due to trauma (especially if unilateral).

definition

A type of cataract that is not apparent at birth but that arises in childhood or adolescence.

id

HP:0001118

Term relations

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